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Operate and maintain ancillary equipment

Operate and maintain ancillary equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
RIIOGD209E
State Code
AWB90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/07/2016
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
14/07/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes a participant’s skills and knowledge required to apply operate and maintain ancillary equipment in drilling.This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for operating and maintaining ancillary equipment
  • 1.1 Access, interpret and apply operations and maintenance for ancillary equipment documentation, and ensure the work activity is compliant
  • 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues and implement control measures
  • 1.4 Select the personal protective equipment appropriate for the work activity
  • 1.5 Resolve coordination requirements with others at the site prior to commencing, during and on completion of work activities and ensure briefings/handover details are read/passed on
  • 1.6 Confirm availability and status of necessary permits to work
  • 1.7 Confirm availability of necessary third party utilities
2. Maintain pumps
  • 2.1 Inspect pumps for leaks or abnormal operation
  • 2.2 Lubricate pumps
3. Operate, maintain and repair gate valves associated with mud system
  • 3.1 Identify, locate and wear correct personal protective equipment
  • 3.2 Align, open and close valves
  • 3.3 Lubricate valve stems as required
  • 3.4 Identify defective parts in valves and replace
4. Operate and maintain chemical mixing pumps and equipment
  • 4.1 Identify faults or potential faults and report immediately
  • 4.2 Identify, record in writing and/or report requirement for repair or maintenance
  • 4.3 Perform equipment checks regularly and efficiently
  • 4.4 Line up valves properly
  • 4.5 Engage mixing and transfer pumps
  • 4.6 Lubricate valves, mixing pumps and transfer pumps
  • 4.7 Replace defective or malfunctioning parts and valves on pumps
  • 4.8 Clean and inspect mixing hopper and mixing area
  • 4.9 Isolate equipment as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WH513 RIIOGD209D Operate and maintain ancillary equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCC68 RIIOGD209F Operate and maintain ancillary equipment Unit of competency